Senior Director Analyst – Network Security
Gartner
Senior Security Assurance Analyst
Vālenz® Health
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
About the role
- Lead and maintain SOC 2 and HITRUST compliance programs, ensuring evidence is current and aligned with control requirements
- Utilize Vanta to automate evidence collection, track remediation tasks, and maintain real-time compliance visibility across systems
- Act as the primary liaison with auditors and assessors during certification reviews
- Oversee enterprise compliance with NIST, SOC 2, and HITRUST frameworks, ensuring consistent control implementation and documentation
- Continuously improve audit readiness processes and coordinate internal control testing
- Lead the information security risk assessment program, including periodic evaluation of internal systems, business processes, and third-party vendors
- Manage and track client and third-party security risk assessment requests; coordinate internal teams to ensure accurate and timely responses
- Log all requests in a centralized system with requester details, completion date, and response metrics
- Support the development and tracking of mitigation plans for identified vulnerabilities or compliance gaps
- Design, implement, and oversee the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) program
- Conduct tabletop exercises and live failover tests with IT and business leaders to validate operational resilience
- Ensure recovery documentation and communication protocols align with corporate and regulatory requirements
- Partner with IT Service Operations and third-party providers to manage security and privacy awareness programs
- Measure training effectiveness and engagement metrics; drive continuous improvement
- Promote a security-first culture across all business units
- Mentor Security Assurance Analysts, providing guidance on audit preparation, control validation, and risk mitigation activities
- Review and advise on security design for IT projects to ensure alignment with established policies and standards
- Foster collaboration between IT, Legal, Compliance, and business teams to maintain enterprise-wide alignment on security priorities
- Perform additional Security Assurance duties as assigned by leadership.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in information security, compliance, or risk management
- Bachelor’s degree in information security, computer science, or related field
- Proven experience leading SOC 2, HITRUST, or NIST compliance programs
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, detailed, deadline-driven environment
- Experience working independently with strong time management and organizational skills
- Strong aptitude for relationship building with a highly effective communication style
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package with generous employer subsidies
- Flexible and remote working options
- 401k with generous employer match and immediate vesting
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Supportive family benefits, including paid leave for new family members
- Companywide philanthropic program, Valenz Communities Connection
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
SOC 2 complianceHITRUST complianceNIST compliancerisk assessmentaudit readinesscontrol implementationvulnerability mitigationBusiness Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BC/DR)security designcontrol validation
Soft skills
relationship buildingcommunicationtime managementorganizational skillsleadershipmentoringcollaborationcontinuous improvementdetail-orientedadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in information securityBachelor’s degree in computer scienceSOC 2 certificationHITRUST certificationNIST certification
